Distinguish between the intended benefits and the unintended consequences of a new technology 0807.T/E.3

1. Unintended Consequences- Outcomes that are not intended that do not do good.* unintentional bad things
2. Intended Benefits- Outcomes intended that are good for that purpose.* purposely good things
3. Technology- The use of scientific ideas to solve problems and make peoples lives easier.* things that make life easier
4. Observation- the process of obtaining information by using the senses. *gathering information through the senses
5. Hypothesis- an explanation that is based on prior scientific research or observations and that can be tested. *a guess
6. Data- any pieces of information acquired through observation or experimentation. *pieces of information

This is an example of Unintended Consequence. We made cars for easier transportation, but did not intend for the pollution that came with it.

Curb ramps for wheelchairs also assist people pushing baby buggies and cyclists. This is an example of an Unintended Benefit.

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